The death toll from the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, has climbed to 270 as search teams continue to recover bodies. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers bound for Gatwick Airport, lost height shortly after takeoff on Thursday (June 12) and crashed into buildings below, resulting in the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade.
India’s aviation regulator has ordered inspections of all Boeing 787s operated by local carriers. This includes additional maintenance checks on aircraft equipped with GEnx engines. The crash has prompted Air India to offer interim payments to the families of the deceased and the sole survivor, alongside a larger support package from the Tata Group.
Efforts to identify victims are ongoing, with doctors in Ahmedabad working overtime to gather dental samples and perform DNA profiling. Families are anxiously waiting outside the hospital for updates.
The financial implications of the crash are significant, with insurance experts estimating the total liability could range from $211 million to $280 million. This includes compensation for victims’ families, third-party property damage, and the aircraft’s full hull value.
In a mark of respect, King Charles and senior royals wore black armbands during the “Trooping the Colour” parade, and a minute’s silence was held for the victims. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities examining all possible causes.
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